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Peter Burgess

Chloe McCloskey 3rd Chloe McCloskey ENWORKS Coordinator at ENWORKS Manchester, Greater Manchester, United KingdomEnvironmental Services Previous HW Fisher & Company, Department of Energy and Climate Change, Carbon Credentials Education The University of Manchester 215 connectionsConnectSend Chloe InMailMore options Contact Info uk.linkedin.com/pub/chloe-mccloskey/38/301/562 Background Summary At present, I am working as a coordinator at ENWORKS, a unique business support programme co-ordinating environmental advice, training and support to businesses throughout the Northwest of England. Through my previous employment, I have gained a wide-range experience, knowledge and skills in the marketing, communications and delivery of sustainability in business. I have a good understanding in carbon footprinting, sustainability strategies, energy management, energy efficiency and environmental compliance. Additionally, I achieved a distinction in MA Environmental Impact Assessment and Management and a 2:1 degree in Mathematics. Experience ENWORKSENWORKS Coordinator ENWORKS February 2014 – Present (3 months)Manchester, United Kingdom Sustainability Coordinator HW Fisher & Company May 2013 – December 2013 (8 months)London, United Kingdom Currently, working as a Sustainability Coordinator at HW Fisher & Company. The Sustainability group at HW Fisher & Company integrate sustainable ethics within the accounting framework, approaching sustainability problems holistically, offering a range of services as summarised below. - Energy and Carbon Audit (setting the baseline on energy, carbon and cost) - Solutions Audit (identifying energy reduction and energy production solutions) - Additional Sustainability Services (CSR creation and support, environmental PR, procedures, strategies around the environment and sustainability, provision of sustainable procurement support in the form of tool kits, tender writing/scoring and technical specification creation, Environmental Management System support (BS8555, ISO14001, EMAS) - Training (bringing the hugely successful Sustainability Explored Event Series to clients) For further information please contact me at HW Fisher or visit our website. http://www.hwfisher.co.uk/index.php/sustainability Department of Energy and Climate ChangeStakeholder Relations Assistant Department of Energy and Climate Change March 2013 – May 2013 (3 months)London Working with senior civil servants, policy makers and other departments, I had a number of responsibilities including: • Managing stakeholder communications (email correspondence, meetings, events…) within the team • Undertaking a gap analysis of the current stakeholder database to ensure is representative of RHI • Organising an industry steering group. Carbon CredentialsSustainability Assistant Carbon Credentials January 2013 – February 2013 (2 months)Farnham Working as a paid intern at a sustainability consultancy, I gained knowledge and experience in sustainability, data management and compliance. This involved: • Producing a process and filing system to collect and record data required for legislative compliance - This included liaising with client personnel, requesting relevant information as a third-party consultant, creating Outlook email templates and producing a tracking document on Microsoft Excel • Researching and summarising clients’ environmental policies and potential key environmental/social impacts across the business. • Proposing potential KPIs for clients’ sustainability targets • Analysing clients’ energy-consumption • Producing reports using Microsoft Office • Creating corporate presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint Sustainability Intern Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas September 2012 – December 2012 (4 months)Seville Selected by the European Commission´s Leonardo Da Vinci Programme to undertake a role working at the National Science Research Council in Seville that included the following responsibilities: • Researching and summarising current scientific studies related to issues in sustainability (from impacts on biodiversity to energy demands) • Producing material for an upcoming exhibit on energy efficiency and renewable energy • Email and telephone communication with scientific organisations • Attending press conferences and corporate events • Providing translations from Spanish to English (and vice versa) Marks and SpencerPlan A Intern Marks and Spencer June 2012 – September 2012 (4 months)London, United Kingdom Completed a project within Marks and Spencer’s Plan A department that involved producing a life-cycle analysis and carbon footprint of M&S cotton. Additionally, attended a number of important meetings and conferences and helped at the Plan A Stakeholder Event, June 2012. This included the following tasks and responsibilities: • Liaising, via email and telephone, with experts from a wide-range of disciplines • Involved in depth data research and analysis from a variety of sources • Compiling, categorizing, calculating, tabulating and auditing data. • Data manipulation in Microsoft Excel • Formal written report in Microsoft Word - This included an executive summary, key findings, methodology and recommendations. Customer Services Assistant Mentor Financial Ltd. March 2009 – September 2011 (2 years 7 months)Datchet, Berkshire Responsible for direct customer support with further responsibilities given throughout the post. Acquired and developed the following key skills: • Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines • Communication skills needed for managing and providing good customer liaison • A hard-working attitude in a demanding front-line customer care department • Competent skills in Microsoft Office Education The University of Manchester MA (Distinction), Environmental Impact Assessment and Management, Distinction 2011 – 2012 Core Modules - Planning for Environmental Change, EIA Project, Concepts in Environmental Law, Appraisal and Audit, GIS & Environmental Applications, Strategic Environmental Assessment. Dissertation Title - Assessing the Financial and Reputational Incentives of Carbon Reduction in Climate Change Policy: A case Study of the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme. Activities and Societies: Elected role as Societies Liaison Officer within the committee of the “Raising and Giving Society” at the University of Manchester. This involved: attending weekly committee meetings; producing innovative fundraising ideas; effectively managing fundraising workshops; formulating plans and meetings of societal fundraising events and meetings. The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 2:1 BSc (Hons), Mathematics, 2:1 2008 – 2011 Core Modules: Financial Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling in Finance, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Analysis. Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador, Student Representative. Beaconsfield High School Organizations Greenprint 2020 Steering Group - Global Action Plan Member March 2013 – Present Volunteering as a member of the steering group involves acting as an advisory panel to the development of Greenprint 2020 and Global Action Plan’s youth projects. This includes: attending meetings with corporate partners and events; gaining vital experience in the environmental world; discussing news and developments in environmental sector; and producing innovative ideas for projects and...more Courses Independent Coursework First Aid Certificate (HSE Accredited) Languages Spanish Limited working proficiency Additional Info Personal Details Birthday February 21 Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 17Sustainability 9Climate Change 8Environmental Awareness 8Environmental Impact... 5Renewable Energy 5Sustainable Business 3Sustainable Development 3Microsoft Office 3Spanish 2Customer Service Chloe also knows about... 2Report Writing 2Corporate Communications 2Time Management 2Environmental... 2Stakeholder Engagement 2Environmental Issues 1Teamwork 1GIS 1Environmental Policy 1Energy Efficiency 1Energy 1Life Cycle Assessment 1Carbon Footprinting 1Carbon Presentations Publications How would your business like to be paid to heat its own building?(Link) HW Fisher & Company Insight Magazine November 2013 The CRC to date: Obstacles, Opportunities, Optimism.(Link) Carbon Credentials - Online Blog January 23, 2013 Groups #responsiblerenewables #responsiblerenewables Join 2degrees - Making Sustainable Business Happen 2degrees - Making Sustainable Business Happen Join Acre - Energy Efficiency and Carbon Group Acre - Energy Efficiency and Carbon Group Join Acre – Sustainability and EHS Group Acre – Sustainability and EHS Group Join Behavioural Finance & Behavioural Economics: Corporate Responsibility & Ethics Behavioural Finance & Behavioural Economics: Corporate Responsibility & Ethics Join Bright Green Business Network Scotland Bright Green Business Network Scotland Join Built Environment Networking Ltd Built Environment Networking Ltd Join CDP - Global environmental reporting system CDP - Global environmental reporting system Join CSR for SMEs CSR for SMEs Join Carbon Credentials Alumni Group Carbon Credentials Alumni Group Join Corporate Real Estate Corporate Real Estate Join Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility Member Corporate Social Responsibility CSR and Sustainable Development Corporate Social Responsibility CSR and Sustainable Development Member EUROPE Sustainability EUROPE Sustainability Join Employee Engagement for SMEs Employee Engagement for SMEs Join Envirocruit.com - Renewable Energy & Environment jobs Envirocruit.com - Renewable Energy & Environment jobs Join Green Green Member HW Fisher Alumni HW Fisher Alumni Join HW Fisher Sustainability HW Fisher Sustainability Member IEMA - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment IEMA - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Join Renewable & Sustainable Energy Forum - UK only Renewable & Sustainable Energy Forum - UK only Join SME Finance Forum, managed by IFC SME Finance Forum, managed by IFC Join Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Join Sustainability Sustainability Member Sustainability (CSR) Practitioners Sustainability (CSR) Practitioners Join Sustainability Career Group Sustainability Career Group Join Sustainability Professionals Sustainability Professionals Join Sustainability Working Group Sustainability Working Group Join Sustainability professionals - Guardian Sustainable Business Sustainability professionals - Guardian Sustainable Business Join The B Team The B Team Member The Carbon Professionals Networking Group The Carbon Professionals Networking Group Join The Circular Economy The Circular Economy Join The Green Grid The Green Grid Join The Green Recruitment Company Jobs The Green Recruitment Company Jobs Join The Responsible Business Group The Responsible Business Group Join The Sustainable City Awards The Sustainable City Awards Join Think Green Think Green Join University of Manchester Mathematics Alumni and Staff University of Manchester Mathematics Alumni and Staff Join edie.net sustainability professionals edie.net sustainability professionals Join See less Following Companies ERM: Environmental Resources Management Environmental Services Follow Corporate Social Responsibility Association Public Relations and Communications Follow PE INTERNATIONAL AG Environmental Services Follow ENWORKS Nonprofit Organization Management Follow ISEAL Alliance International Trade and Development Follow SustainAbility Think Tanks Follow The Carbon Trust Environmental Services Follow CDP - Global environmental reporting system Environmental Services Follow Department of Energy and Climate Change Government Administration Follow See less Schools The University of Manchester Manchester, United Kingdom